Harlem Heights, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Harlem Heights is a small community located in Florida, within Lee County. The total population is 1,122. It ranks as the 765th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harlem Heights is 42.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years. Only 9.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harlem Heights is $57,014. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $196,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harlem Heights is Hispanic or Latino, making up 48.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (48.8% vs 27.4%).

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harlem Heights, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.